Associate Electrical Engineer

Intramotev Autonomous Rail; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Unlimited PTO

Equity

Parental leave

Job summary

Intramotev Autonomous Rail, based in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to help grow its fleet of battery-electric railcars.

The role covers vehicle electrical systems, power electronics, battery systems, and embedded software collaboration at the hardware/firmware boundary in a full-time, in-office setting. You will work with a small team of engineers and technicians, with opportunities for testing, demonstrations, and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field; open to December 2026 and May 2027 graduates.
• 0–2 years of experience with electrical systems or controllers, including internships or project work.
• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit analysis and design.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Experience in power electronics (DC/DC converters, inverters, motor drives) or electric machines.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting (C/C++ or Python).
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (LTspice) or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Willingness to expand into new technical areas; strong teamwork.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; eligible to work in the U.S. (F-1 OPT supported).

Responsibilities

• Design and development: translate requirements into electrical designs for controllers, HV/LV distribution, wiring, sensors, and actuators.
• Power electronics and battery systems: support design, testing, and validation of DC/DC converters, inverters, and motor drives; contribute to BMS instrumentation.
• Board and system support: assist with schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, and bench debugging.
• Software/firmware collaboration: read and debug embedded code; coordinate with software on hardware/software interfaces.
• Testing and validation: build/execute bench tests; document results against requirements.
• Collaboration: support suppliers and production; assist senior engineers on design decisions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Python/C/C++

Embedded systems

Team collaboration

High/low voltage knowledge

Lab instrumentation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

LTspice

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

About Us

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are deploying self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network.

Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of trucking and transportation. We actively foster a work environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our electrical team as we grow the fleet of self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles. This is a broad early-career electrical seat spanning vehicle electrical systems, power electronics, battery systems, and electric motor systems, with enough software literacy to work at the hardware/firmware boundary. This is a full-time, 100% in-office role based in St. Louis, MO. You'll work within a team of 1–10 engineers and technicians and engage in occasional domestic travel for testing, integration, demonstrations, and customer interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Translate written requirements into electrical designs across controllers, low- and high-voltage distribution, wiring and interconnect, sensors, and actuators.




• Power Electronics & Battery Systems: Support the design, test, and validation of DC/DC converters, inverters, and motor drives, and contribute to battery pack architecture and battery management system (BMS) instrumentation under safe high-voltage practice.




• Board- & System-Level Support: Assist with schematic capture and PCB layout, board bring-up, and bench debugging.




• Software/Firmware Collaboration: Work at the hardware/firmware boundary — read and debug embedded code, support firmware bring-up on bench hardware, and coordinate with software engineers on the hardware/software interface.




• Testing & Validation: Build and run bench tests, debug real hardware, and document results against operational and functional requirements.




• Collaboration: Support supplier and production activities and coordinate with senior engineers on design decisions.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $65,000-$85,000, plus equity

Intramotev offers a comprehensive benefits package for all team members, including:

• Medical coverage: We cover 100% of employee medical premiums, plus low-cost dental and vision options.




• Vacation: Full-time employees enjoy unlimited paid time off.




• Equity: Full-time employees receive equity in the company.




• Parental leave: New parents receive paid time off to spend quality time with their family.

About You: Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Open to December 2026 and May 2027 graduates.




• 0–2 years of experience with electrical systems or controllers, including relevant internship, co-op, or university research/project experience.




• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit analysis and design.




• Hands-on experience with standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.




• Academic or project experience with power electronics (DC/DC converters, inverters, motor drives) or electric machines.




• Proficiency in a programming or scripting language, such as C/C++ or Python.




• Familiarity with a circuit simulation tool (e.g., LTspice) or a modeling environment (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).




• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.




• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise; ability to develop innovative and novel approaches.




• Open-minded and comfortable working in a teaming environment as an individual contributor.




• Fluent in both written and verbal English.




• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. F-1 OPT is supported.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Candidate should have a working knowledge of one or (ideally) multiple areas listed below:

• Internship, co-op, or research experience in embedded systems, power electronics, or high-voltage systems.




• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle).




• Familiarity with vehicle communication networks, especially CAN bus.




• Electric motor control theory or battery management systems (BMS).




• Exposure to high-voltage safety practice — isolation, PPE, lockout/tagout.




• Hands-on wiring, harness, and panel fabrication experience.




• Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and compliance testing exposure.




• Participation in university design competitions such as Formula SAE Electric, Solar Car, Baja, robotics, or comparable hands-on build teams.




• Experience in a directly applicable domain: rail, electric vehicles, automotive, aerospace, or unmanned systems.

Typical Education and Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor and/or Master) and typically 0–2 years' related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. relevant internship, co-op, or university research/project experience).

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intramotev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.